This is a documented and a very nice example of a Scottish Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Infantry Officer Basket Hilt Broadsword that dates from the World War II Era. Murray of the G & S Highlanders according to its Wilkinson records. The lovely grooved etched blade measures 32 5/8 inches in length by 1 inch at the widest. The blade remains in extremely nice condition with only minor surface staining and continues to wear all of its gorgeous etching on either side. The basket hilt has also survived well however has some flaking to the plating with minor surface oxidation. The beautiful basket hilt liner has lost a small bit of its red covering, otherwise remains very healthy as well with the doeskin inner liner very nice and clean. The red cap tassel remains very nice and frames a wonderful fishskin covered hilt that is very healthy in its condition and with its twisted wire wrap still securely in place. The combat leather scabbard also remains very healthy with only flaking to the plating of the base fitting. Overall measuring 40 1/2 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword Claymore Wilkinson Sword Named 1932 w Documents” is in sale since Friday, May 21, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
This is a fabulous example of a Scottish Black Watch Royal Highlanders Officer Broadsword by Wilkinson that dons the Cypher of King George the Fifth. It is mounted with a large, impressively etched Henry Wilkinson blade that measures 32 3/8 inches in length. The blade has survived in superb original condition and is beautifully etched in the thistle pattern on either side as well as wears the serial number 58987 along the spine. The gorgeous half basket hilt is adorned with The Black Watch emblem and continues to wear its lovely red felt and blue fabric liner that accentuates the beautifully pierced metal work and the inside doe skin liner remains healthy and clean. The fishskin covered hilt also remains in very healthy condition and with its original twisted wire wrap still tightly in place. This Broadsword is mounted with its leather covered combat scabbard which remains very healthy as well reflecting only very minimal wear. Overall measuring 40 5/8 inches in length. TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PLEASE SCROLL DOWN. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “Scottish Black Watch Royal Highlanders Officer Sword Wilkinson King George the V” is in sale since Tuesday, May 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
A very nice used Pre WW2 Canadian Pith Sun Helmet Possible Toronto Scottish Flash, very nice helmet with originally appied flash to one side. Overall this helmet is in very good condition with no damage. Chinstrap complete, refelctive lining complete and slightly torn but not badly. The item “Pre WW2 Canadian Pith Sun Helmet Possible Toronto Scottish Flash” is in sale since Wednesday, March 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “armyoutfitters” and is located in US. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Canada, Mexico, Brazil.
- Pre WW2 Canadian Pith Sun Helmet Possibl: Pre WW2 Canadian Pith Sun Helmet Possible Toronto
A used Pre WW2 Canadian Toronto Scottish Regiment Hodden Grey Tartan Kilt. Made by Beauchamp & How Ltd. Waist size 32 inches (5ft 9&10in), 26.5in drop. The inner pocket needs to be restitched. The leather straps show minor wear but otherwise the Hodden Grey tartan is still in good condition, only minor signs of wear. GST of 5% is applicable on all sales within Canada. The item “Pre WW2 Canadian Toronto Scottish Regiment Hodden Grey Tartan Kilt” is in sale since Thursday, May 11, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “military*antiques*toronto” and is located in Toronto, Ontario. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Canada, Australia.
- Pre WW2 Canadian Toronto Scottish Kilt: Toronto Scottish Hodden Grey Tartan Kilt
Scottish Basket hilted 1828 Officers Sword. Description:Scottish Basket hilted 1828 Officers Sword. A Scottish Basket hilted 1828 Officers Sword 39″ overall, 33″ broadsword blade with single fuller well etched on one side with thistles, George VI cipher & Royal coat of arms, and J. Gaunt & Son Limited Late Edward Thurkle London & Birmingham. On the side thistles and proof mark. The item “Scottish Basket Hilted 1828 Officers Sword Etched Blade” is in sale since Sunday, December 04, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “justgreatantiques” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom